Correctional Security Lieutenant - Inmate Safety & Unit Oversight

State of South Carolina; Coventry Place (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced security supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct the security staff, overseeing custody and control of inmates in a medium/maximum security facility. You will ensure safety, building security, and property protection while performing routine unit checks.

Applicants must meet the minimum education requirements and have relevant experience. Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training are required upon hire and supervisory duties include counts,

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Must complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates in assigned unit(s).
• Assumes primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property.
• Makes routine checks of the units to ensure subordinate staff are performing duties properly and safely, and OSHA standards are maintained.
• Assists with all inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Inmate supervision

OSHA standards

SCDC Basic Training

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice (substitution option)

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced security supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct the security staff, overseeing custody and control of inmates in a medium/maximum security facility. You will ensure safety, building security, and property protection while performing routine unit checks.

Applicants must meet the minimum education requirements and have relevant experience. Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training are required upon hire and supervisory duties include counts,